Land Rover x Virgin Galactic to inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology

Global reveal of Land Rover’s new Discovery Vision Concept car alongside SpaceShipTwo, the world’s first commercial spaceship. Land Rover and Virgin Galactic want to push the boundaries of travel “for the next generation”. The two entities announced a partnership bringing together two world leaders in adventure, innovation and exploration. The partnership will see Land Rover … Read more

Salone del Mobile 2014: Sliding Nature installation takes the gifts of nature into homes

Sliding Nature: a new relationship between people’s living environments and nature.   Japanese houses traditionally use “Fusuma” or “Shoji” paper sliding doors to take the gifts of nature into homes, such as pleasant breezes and soft sunlight. Thanks to the sliding doors, people can also enjoy the surrounding scenery. Thanks to the sliding doors, people … Read more

Lupita Nyong’o joins Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, and Penelope Cruz as Maison Lancome’s ambassador

Maison Lancome announced Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o as its new brand ambassadress. 31-year-old Lupita Nyong’o has taken the world by storm. She received an Academy Award in the category of “Best Supporting Actress” for her moving portrayal of Patsey in Steve McQueen’s acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave–making her the fourth Academy Award winning … Read more

The watches of 2014 Baselworld. Swiss-Made at its very best. Part V.

Sophistication and robustness. Elegance and performance. Poetry and precision. Basel gets ready for Baselworld 2014. Only 1 day left until Baselworld – The Watch and Jewellery Show, opens its doors in Basel, Switzerland. The trade fair invites us to contemplate intricate mechanisms, jewels of the world, haute joaillerie, the finest examples of craftsmanship, and the … Read more

Annie’s Big Book. Annie Leibovitz’s pictures in a SUMO-sized book

    Taschen art book publisher (founded in 1980 by Benedikt Taschen in Cologne, Germany) hosted a star-studded launch party at Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont to celebrate the release of Annie Leibovitz’s limited-edition SUMO sized book. The highly-anticipated book and moving tribute to Annie’s prodigious career, was unveiled at the event for the first time and presented to … Read more

The best way to predict the future is to create it. Predictable pitfalls that entrepreneurs can learn to avoid

Entrepreneurship is like a hard mountain climbing. You need to know how to get down from the mountain when the storm hits and keep your business in the game for the long term.  To come back in one piece is one of the most important things in climbing. When you’re close to the summit you … Read more